MATE 355

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

MATE 355

Course Title

Teaching Mathematics Through Play

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Game and game types; the importance of games in mathematics teaching; theoretical approaches to play; logic, mathematics, intelligence games/puzzles; mathematics and game interaction; examination of some games developed by mathematicians; cultural math games, game theory; technology supported math games.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students understanding of game and use of games in mathematics education. By analyzing games and their usage from different perspectives, students will have an opportunity to gain deep understanding about appropriate integration of games into instructional process of mathematics. 

Software Usage

If relevant to the course

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Define games and types of games.
2. Discuss the importance of games in mathematics teaching.
3. Explain different theoretical approaches to play a game.
4. Establish relationship between mathematics learning and playing game.
5. Examine games developed by mathematicians.
6. Explore cultural math games.
7. Investigate technology supported math games.
8. Design mathematics instruction process requiring playing game.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Reading Demonstrating Problem Solving Inquiry Microteaching Simulation & Games Guest Speakers Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Oral Questioning Lab Assignment Self Evaluation Peer Evaluation Performance Project (Written, Oral) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Game Design

Design Content

If relevant to the course

Recommended Reading

Rowe, J. (2001). An experiment in the use of games in the teaching of mental arithmetic. Philosophy of Mathematics Education, 14, 1-23.

Zaslavsky, C. (1996). Multicultural Math Classroom: Bringing In the World. Heinemann, 361 Hanover Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801-3912.

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

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Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	28
Course Readings	21
Workshop	10
Field Trips/Visits	5
Lab Applications	15
Hands-on Work	20
Team Designs	20

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